Gerry Connolly actually said...

"I am a member of the full committee. I have a statement I would like to enter into the record as a long-time supporter of Metro expressing my support for management endeavors to enhance public safety ..."

"It was frankly to me a despicable thing but it became the political arena."

"I would hope that all of us in the political arena would show a little bit more respect for what we are trying to do."

"We need to be cognizant to ensure that any additional reporting requirements... avoid the imposition, however, of an unfunded mandate."